New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 44 candidates empty their bags for inspection at the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, , April 6, 2016. During the next two weeks of the 22-week program, the candidates will undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental and social discipline. The voluntary educational program provides 16 to 18 year-old high school dropouts a structured residential program in a quasi-mil¬itary environment where they can earn a general education development diploma. Since 2008, there have b


New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 44 candidates empty their bags for inspection at the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, , April 6, 2016. During the next two weeks of the 22-week program, the candidates will undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental and social discipline. The voluntary educational program provides 16 to 18 year-old high school dropouts a structured residential program in a quasi-mil¬itary environment where they can earn a general education development diploma. Since 2008, there have been 1,554 Youth ChalleNGe graduates and 66 percent have earned their high school diploma. ( Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/Released)


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